Amplifon to Acquire Australian Hearing Care Retailer, Bay Audio
Hearing care retailer Amplifon S.p.A. has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Bay Audio Pty Limited from Peter and Anya Hutson, former founders of Bay Audiology in New Zealand, and from other minority shareholders. The cash-out amounts to AUD 550 million (~$413M USD), on a cash and debt free…
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Neosensory Partners with Oaktree Products to Distribute New Tinnitus Program, Neosensory Duo, to US Audiologists
PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA – Neosensory, a California-based startup founded by Stanford neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman and neuroengineer Dr. Scott Novich, has partnered with Oaktree Products, the leading multi-line distributor of audiology supplies, to bring their new tinnitus program, Neosensory Duo, to thousands of hearing professionals across the country. Neosensory has been developing innovative hearing and…
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New Executive Order on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Released by White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 9, U.S. President Biden signed a sweeping executive order that is said to be aimed at helping “promote greater competition in the American economy”. One particular section of the order addresses the long-anticipated rules on the classification of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. The President’s order directs the U.S. Department of…
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New Study to Evaluate if Babies with Hearing Loss Would Benefit from Balance Examine
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND — A new project, led by University of Canterbury (UC) School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing Lecturer Dr Mike Maslin, has just been awarded $150,000 in Health Research Council (HRC) Explorer funding for one year. Dr. Maslin, who specializes in audiology, says two-thirds of children with hearing loss also suffer from balance disorder, or…
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Hearing Health Professionals Build on Momentum of Success at Audigy Summit
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON — 800 professionals representing independent hearing care and ear, nose, and throat practices across the U.S. and Canada gathered for intensive learning and discussions about the future of the industry during Audigy Summit 2021: Momentum, June 17 and 18. The flagship event — a virtual experience for the second time in as many…
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Kaiser Permanente Agrees to Improve Access for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Southern California Permanente Medical Group and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals have agreed to resolve allegations that they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to provide at one of their facilities a qualified sign language interpreter or other appropriate form of auxiliary aid or service to a Deaf patient, according…
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Oticon Student Network Announces New Summer Online Lecture Series
SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY — Obtaining experiences with different types of settings within the profession of audiology is a valuable part of the educational journey for audiology graduate students. To help students find the setting that best matches their professional goals, the Oticon Student Network will present “Wanna be an audiologist”, the newest in a series…
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Gary Rosenblum Appointed as Chair of HIA
Washington, D.C. — Elected in the spring of 2017, Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO, Starkey, now hands over the Chairmanship of the Hearing Industries Association (HIA) to Gary Rosenblum, President, Oticon, Inc. The members of HIA elected Mr. Rosenblum unanimously to the new position. “It is an honor to serve as Chair of HIA. The…
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ASI Audiology and Beltone Hearing Centers Announce New Partnership
GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS – July 1, 2021 – Beltone, the nation’s leading hearing care retailer, today announced that Dean Kent, owner of 12 Beltone Hearing Care Centers throughout Iowa, and Dr. Michael Webb, owner of ASI Audiology, are joining forces in a strategic partnership that will combine teams and locations to bring more comprehensive hearing care and expertise…
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Starkey Sponsors AG Bell Global Symposium
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – Starkey recently sponsored the 2021 AG Bell Global Listening and Spoken Language Virtual Symposium. The event was an opportunity for professionals and consumers from around the world to learn the latest research and innovative practices related to listening and spoken language. A renowned global organization, AG Bell is committed to ensuring that people…
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